Cheese and Potato Pie
Mashed potato, grated cheddar and onion folded together and baked under a golden crust for 45 minutes. Six servings in 1 hour 15 minutes.
Where This Goes Wrong
Let the drained potato steam dry.
Mash coarsely rather than smooth.
If your oven runs hot, check at 35 minutes.
Season well, as the filling is mild.
Cooking Cheese and Potato Pie
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Boil the potatoes for 15 minutes until tender, drain and leave to steam dry. Mash coarsely.
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Melt the butter and soften the onion for 8 minutes. Fold into the potato with the cheddar, salt and pepper.
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Heat the oven to 190°C / 375°F. Line a pie dish with half the pastry, fill with the mixture and cover with the rest. Crimp, cut a slit and brush with egg.
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Cook for 45 minutes, until golden. Stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Why the Method Works
Keep the heat low. That is most of the recipe, and the part people skip. A pie of potato and cheese is plain by design, so every part has to be right.
Boil the potatoes until just tender, drain them well and let the steam escape for a few minutes. Wet potato makes a wet filling, and a wet filling makes a soggy base.
Mash coarsely, not smooth, then fold in the cheddar, softened onion and seasoning. Pepper matters more than you think, since the filling is mild.
Line a pie dish with shortcrust, fill, cover with the second sheet and crimp the edges. Cut a slit, brush with egg and cook at 190°C for 45 minutes until the top is deep gold. If your oven runs hot, check at 35 minutes. Let it stand for 10 minutes before cutting. A spoonful of mustard in the mash adds a gentle sharpness that suits the cheese, and a handful of chives makes it fresher.
Storage and Reheating
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Good cold or reheated in the oven.
Good With
- Baked beans
- Pickled red cabbage
- Green salad
- Brown sauce
Questions and Answers
How long does Cheese and Potato Pie take to make?
About 1 hour 15 minutes in total — 30 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 6.
What are the key tips for making Cheese and Potato Pie?
Let the drained potato steam dry. Mash coarsely rather than smooth. If your oven runs hot, check at 35 minutes. Season well, as the filling is mild.
What should I serve with Cheese and Potato Pie?
Baked beans; Pickled red cabbage; Green salad; Brown sauce.
How should Cheese and Potato Pie be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Good cold or reheated in the oven.
Is Cheese and Potato Pie suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
Cheese and Potato Pie Nutrition Facts
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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